Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war is “definitely beyond the halfway point” but later clarified that was in terms of missions, not time
Meanwhile, a Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying millions of barrels caught fire after being hit while docked in Dubai – officials have blamed Iran. The 24 crew aboard are safe and the blaze is under control
New strikes are reported in Israel and Iran, with parts of Tehran losing power temporarily
Iran moves forward with plans to toll ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump issues new threats to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants, oil wells and “possibly” water desalination plants if a deal is not reached “shortly”
Trump says there are “serious” talks with Iran, but a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry says there are no negotiations with the US to end the war, state media reports
Meanwhile, Iran is currently striking the United Arab Emirates with missiles and drones, the country’s defence ministry says.
In a post on X, it adds that sounds heard across the country are the sounds of interceptions with both ballistic and cruise missiles, and drones.